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IL SR1030
Resolution
AI Summary
- Born March 18, 1923 in Belzoni, Mississippi and lived there until 1941 before moving to Chicago.
- Worked in a government defense plant after moving to Chicago, later in the fashion industry until retiring in 1988, and created custom designs for weddings and special occasions from her home.
- Served as a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago on the nurse's board and missionary society, and was a Board of Director member of the Melvin Powell Sr. Scholarship Fund.
- Was preceded in death by her husband Deacon Otis Thompson, her son Deacon Melvin Powell Sr., and 4 siblings; is survived by 2 brothers, 1 sister-in-law, and multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
- Illinois Senate expresses mourning for her passing and directs a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to her family as a symbol of sympathy.
Legislative Description
MEMORIAL-BERNICE THOMPSON
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
11/18/2010
Full Bill Text
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